[Part 2] Gain an Edge with Mino-Washi OEM Gifts Japanese Traditional Paper Products—10 Custom Corporate Novelty Success Stories from Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. | Japan’s No. 1 Mino-Washi Brand |25 July 2025
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Continuation from the first half →https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1824.html
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■ Papier-mâché & “Hariko-shka” OEM Reference Examples (Japanese crafts OEM / private label) ■
・“Hariko-shka” is a matryoshka-style doll made from papier-mâché (hariko).
▲ Collaboration with popular anime IP!
・Original papier-mâché: “Attack on Titan,” “Chainsaw Man,” and more (ideal for licensed merchandise, museum shops, pop culture retailers).
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★★★ More OEM Options We Can Produce — Quick Heads-up ★★★
■ Original kaishi paper (tea ceremony note paper) — MOQ 1,200~
How about adding your original artwork to kaishi paper?
The quantity may seem large, but it’s a solid value for branding and wholesale.
■ Washi business cards — MOQ 100~
Made with Mino washi; deckle edge and no-print options available.
■ Custom-printed folding fans — MOQ 100~
Your company name or personal name can be printed on fans (corporate gifts, events).
■ Custom-printed ceramic omikuji — MOQ 120~ (24 pcs x 5 boxes)
Unit price varies by design.
Please consult your sales representative.
We can print company names, personal names, and shrine names—already in use by shrines and temples. *Separate plate fee applies.
■ Original omikuji version — around 300 pcs MOQ
* Small variances occur during ceramic production.
Unit price at the above quantity: ¥400–¥600 (varies by number of colors).
By the way, producing about 5,000 pcs brings the wholesale price to around ¥200.
Lead time: approx. 3 months after spec confirmation.
Required cost: mold fee ¥120,000.
Materials: a simple sketch is fine—please provide a semi-3D design concept.
■ Den-den daiko (hand drum) — MOQ 500~
These are examples currently in development upon request! If interested, please reach out via our website contact form.
Contact form here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html
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★★★ OEM Novelty — Latest from Yamashita ★★★
■ Astro Boy and Black Jack products now on sale!
■ Novelty production using Mino washi traditional craft (premium Japanese gifts / corporate swag)
— OEM case studies possible from small MOQs; inquiries welcome!
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Astro Boy and Black Jack join as Washi Korokoro dolls and washi memo pads!
Artisans are handcrafting each piece with care, now in mass production.
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Commissioned by Adglobe Inc.,
our “Washi Korokoro” and “Washi Memo Pads”
are now available in the online shop.
These Astro Boy and Black Jack products—also PASONA Navigators—
collaborate with our roly-poly dolls and gorgeous yuzen washi.
Roly-poly dolls symbolize rising again and again for peace and justice.
“Washi Korokoro Astro Boy” here ↓
https://banpaku.pasonagroup.co.jp/products/4582655909366
Currently sold out, but our highlighted selling points are listed—please take a look.
“Washi Memo Astro Boy” here ↓
https://banpaku.pasonagroup.co.jp/products/458265590938
“Washi Memo Black Jack” here ↓
https://banpaku.pasonagroup.co.jp/products/4582655909397
Shop the collection here ↓
https://banpaku.pasonagroup.co.jp/collections/art?srsltid=AfmBOoo3fTxewuDSL4Mtm1YYQgnTQOlmgXs4X0SML887WlPiSN0u3Om5
~ We produce custom OEM originals! ~
Leveraging experience since 1902,
we craft exclusive originals just for your company!
No.1 in Japan for the number of Mino Washi Brand registrations!
Leave your original production to us: doll making, papier-mâché, Japanese lifestyle goods, stationery, DIY kits, and name/logo imprinting.
We propose solutions in washi, chirimen, wood, ceramics, and more (OEM/private label, corporate gifts, B2B wholesale for US/EU retailers).
Minimum order quantity: from 300 units (negotiable by product)
Lead time: approx. 1–3 months after design is finalized (negotiable by product)
* Split shipments available; additional fees may apply depending on your requirements.
Costs: product processing, prototyping, label design, plate/tooling fees, etc.
For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department.
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods ← Click
OEM page (case studies & guidance) here ← Click
Corporate customers : wholesale pricing available.
For corporate transactions, purchases, and inquiries, please visit Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods
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★★★ Novelty Production Using Mino Washi Traditional Craft ★★★
On sale now! Our hit “Washi Korokoro”
is a lucky roly-poly doll that always stands back up.
MOQ 300~
Also available as finished goods or DIY kits (includes assembly instructions for easy workshop use).
We’re also running workshops using the DIY kit!!!
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■ 【Special Perks】 Main-item perks & Summer perks — two-track offer!
【Perk #1: Free shipping (on wholesale totals over ¥10,000)】
— Free shipping based on the combined subtotal of the items below + regular items —
● New: Obon décor
● Costume Kokeshi series
● Good-luck omikuji items
● Hand-applied washi ceramic Maneki-neko — two sizes: Extra Large and W Large
● Inbound tourism-focused papier-mâché items
* Lead times may be required; please order early.
● Torn-paper tapestry kits
● SIING stationery/origami
● Washi brooch series + accessories
■ Main perks blog here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
【Perk #2: Summer! Free shipping (wholesale subtotal over ¥10,000)】
— Free shipping based on the combined subtotal of the items below + regular items —
■ Hand-dyed Mino washi folding fans
■ Hand-dyed Mino washi uchiwa “Washi Artisan’s Handcrafted Uchiwa”
Handmade in Japan using carefully hand-dyed Mino washi.
Recommended as gifts! A bamboo display stand will be gifted upon request.
Please be sure to write “Fan Stand A or B desired” on your order form.
■ Glass-style wind chimes (10 varieties)
■ 【SIING】 Lots of cute summer pochibukuro (mini envelopes)!
Summer catalog here ↓ 【Password required】
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/30/330_1_file.pdf
Catalog here ↓ 【Password required】
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/29/329_1_file.pdf
* Files are password-protected. Please contact the Circulation Department.
* If you cannot open them, we can send via GigaFile or email. Please contact us.
* Special discount rates apply.
【Notes for placing orders】
When ordering, please kindly follow the points below.
1) Specify either the 7-digit catalog product number or our 5-digit product code.
2) Product name (abbreviated is fine)
3) Order quantity (observe the lot size). Standard lot is 5 (some products 1).
* For quantities above the minimum lot, please order in lot multiples.
Example: if you want 7 units, please order lot 10.
4) We do not carry over backorders.
If needed, please place a new order.
* Backorders for SIING items are not eligible for free shipping.
■ Summer perks blog here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1808.html
【Perk #3: More than just free shipping!】
■ Best-sellers! Lightweight fiberglass Japanese umbrellas with elegant 24-rib silhouette
For the “Wagasa Series,” corporate buyers ordering 20+ pcs—please consult on discount rates.
Plus, receive one sample (our selection) as a gift! Please try it out.
■ Popular with inbound tourists! Japanese painting patterns, silk fans.
Available in white box or clear case.
■ Japanese-culture komon-pattern tenugui — 49 designs!
Includes a perk to create your store’s original label!
Currently extremely popular—especially the “Sansho (three-masu)” pattern.
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★★★ Sui-Sui News — Latest Issue ★★★
Our monthly paper sharing the latest updates and best-sellers from Ishikawa Paper Goods
Sui-Sui News — August issue here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/75/175_1_file.pdf
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■ New! A peek at some 2026 Year of the Horse New Year décor (chirimen edition).
Product catalogs now available!
■ Maneki-neko feature! New items! Turn this inbound-tourism favorite into netsuke charms.
Also featuring washi-applied dolls and papier-mâché dolls. Includes free-shipping perks!
■ New initiative! Refreshed product labels for inbound markets.
Label renewals for top-selling inbound items like the “Clip-on Magnet,” etc.
■ Notice of price revision (from 8/1)
3010 “Meimei Plate – Maple” ¥1,450 + tax → New price ¥1,800 + tax
■ Business day notice
August: closed on the 13th, 14th, 15th
September: open on the 15th and 23rd
October: open on the 12th
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〇●〇 Best-selling Items Ranking 〇●〇
Use it as an order sheet for easy wholesale purchasing.
【Limited perk】 Place orders via the sheet and get “Zodiac Paper Soap.”
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What’s selling now? Top products at our directly managed store!!
In July this year, we sold over 250 tenugui. The Sansho pattern is incredibly strong.
Ishikawa Paper Goods — Direct Store Popularity Ranking ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/71/271_1_file.pdf
＜Aggregation period＞
・Last year’s popular items: August 2024
・This year’s popular items: July 2025
— Order via the sheet to receive “12-Zodiac Paper Soap (50 sheets).”
Please use the checkboxes when ordering.
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〇●〇 Mino Washi Goods Hands-on Shop — Opening Schedule for June–August 〇●〇
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__10.html
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A word from the editor — “Yamashita’s Yama”
Hello, this is Yamashita from the e-newsletter team.
People often come to me for advice. I’m still training since I’m not great at conversation, but
I’ve simply applied the posture I learned in my previous job as a nursery teacher, and it seems to make me easy to talk to.
I think this works not only in childcare but in any human relationship. First: “listen to the end.”
It’s surprisingly hard.
Most people love to talk—so it makes them happy when you let them.
Recent consultation topics included:
“I don’t know how to draw someone out; conversations stall; a date with a quiet person is boring.”
Conversation is catch—so you do need the other person’s cooperation.
You just have to get creative with the “ball” you throw. I offer choices. A common example:
‘Anything is fine for dinner’—that’s tough. I’ll reply, ‘Japanese, Western, or Chinese? I had Japanese yesterday, so not that,’ and naturally
they’ll answer ‘Chinese,’ or
‘Meat,’ etc.
I responded gently to my conversation partner as well.
“If there’s still no response, maybe they’re not your type—or not interested. Move on to the next guy! Right away! Let it go!”
You can say it’s about personality and mood, and that’s that. But if you want to be liked, don’t we try to look good, lift the mood, and make an effort? Is there really a gender divide there?
Well, with my limited experience, I’m not sure.